Review #1,015 Posted on 3.13.26 We came here to grab some items after tasting nearby when in town in Napa on Saturday March 7th. This place is super cool, and has it all. It's almost like a grocery/eating spot mini mall or building, almost like a food court inside a mall. They've got all kinds of places to eat, sit down, takeout, you name it. There's also a few different spots you can get items to pair with your wine tastings, treats, even dry pastas, ingredients to take home and cook. The parking is a bit cramped, especially on weekends because of how busy this place is. Highly recommend stoping in here for a quick bite and/or picking up other items. read more

A lovely selection of artesian foods, crafts, and of course wines! I would equate this to a food lovers elevated version of a farmers market that is not for the bargain hunter. Dedicated parking lot, can get crowded on weekends. I loved walking through the building and browsing. A nice place to stop if you're looking for a chance to get off your feet and look around a bit. read more

Oxbow Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Napa, California

I'll be honest.... The number of people that were making their way into the Oxbow Public Market seemed out of sync with what's inside. It's essentially a warehouse filled with a handful of tiny store fronts selling various foods and what's its, and a couple small restaurants, like a tiny mall, sort of... Most folks seemed happy enough. Probably just wasn't my jam. And I'm clearly in the minority because there were seriously tons of people there, with more arriving every moment. read more

Decent market with a variety of food stalls and indie food grocery options inside. There's Gotts across the street but other than that Hog Island is there if you want a boujier option. The little green market inside had interesting stuff I was looking at the coffee and no one offered to help me understand what I was looking at and where stuff came from. They don't allow dogs inside and the only outdoor seating seemed to be owned by some restaurant. Overall it was okay, I didn't buy or eat anything . read more

A must visit spot for anyone visiting Napa. There's countless shops in this building all serving something different. There was a sushi spot, Jewish deli, El Poeteño which sells empanadas, Hog Island who specializes in oysters. So many places. Many of these places have their own brick and mortar's through the region. Knowing that we won't have to travel so far to try those popular spots is a nice luxury. Parking was scarce. Inside was packed as people pass by without so much as an "excuse me." There's plenty of indoor seating to sit down and enjoy the snacks or dishes you just purchased. Oxbow was a very fun and happening place. It's lively and full of a great mix of cultures. I can't wait to return. Only a stone throws away from Sacramento I believe that to be real soon. read more

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I was really excited to visit this market. And it actually surprised me. I was expecting a bigger type market but it was like an indoor, cozy, high-end food court with additional vendors. I know there's a term coined for this besides 'market' but not sure what it is. Me and my daughter were hungry so b-lined to Sumo Dog. Not necessarily a hot dog person but I am a fan of asian food. We split the Bacon Banh Mi. It was surprisingly my favorite. Also ate at Moroccan Street Food and split a flatbread with grilled chicken. Pretty tasty. Next visited El Porteno empanadas and ordered banana and pollo. One savory and one sweet. Also had to try Kara's Cupcakes - vanilla coconut. I only can imagine that this place can get tight if there were more people but I liked the vibe and all the food options. Everything was delicious. I will definitely come back to taste other food vendors. read more

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Recommended. It is very clean, and the food court is well-organized.................. read more

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If you are in downtown Napa, you need to come here. Get your chocolates from Anettes. I love their Cabernet dark chocolate truffle. Aglio Olio E Pepperoncino from Whole Spice a must! Get a couple cupcakes from Kara's. Oxbow has a great vibe inside & out. Clean building, nice staff, plenty of options for food. read more

A tourist attraction worth visiting in Downtown Napa. This market offers a variety of options, including modern American cuisine, Mexican cuisine, pizza, chocolates, cheese, olive oils, wines, baked goods, and a mini farmers' market. Easy to walk around, less crowded, but the food is decent. Not much Asian food here. Dining here can be pricey. Highly recommend trying out fresh oysters at Hog Island. There's outdoor seating available. Service is based on indoor market vendors. The parking lot is small, so I had to park across the street. read more

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Unique market with a handful of local vendors inside which sells olive oils, coffee, desserts, and unique ingredient gifts. We were able to walk around and browse the shops, as well as grab a latte to go. read more

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I didn't take very many pictures at the Oxbow market but there are a lot of options inside of the market whether it is coffee or a quick bite or later when they open up the restaurant and bar, there's something for everyone. We ate at Love-ski and had coffee at ritual. At Love-ski we ordered mini latkes and a pastrami bagel sandwich and both are very good. At ritual, we ordered a drip coffee and a pumpkin latte coffee which was also very good. We were there at 9:30 in the morning, so most of the stuff was not open yet, but there were a few shops that were, and we plan on going back to take a look around later in the day. The coffee and the food were decently priced for the area so it's an easy grabbing go place. Service both places was good also. read more

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This is a wonderful market area just outside of downtown Napa. They have their own dedicated parking area for while you shop and eat. Restrooms are located outside the main entrance. The market has high ceilings with natural lighting, many diverse restaurants, food stores and groceries, a brewery tap room, plus a quick walk around the island to other small restaurants and shopping areas. They have outdoor and indoor seating as well. I perused all the stores and explored but wasn't really here to purchase a lot. If I was staying nearby, this would easily be a place for multiple stops to try different restaurants. read more

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This is a very cute marketplace to visit if you're in Napa or in the neighboring cities! You can probably spend 45 minutes to an hour walking around the market and looking at the local booths. Great spot to get souvenirs for yourself or others too. There's also a good amount of stores near the Oxbow Public Market to roam into. Out of most of the stores, I enjoyed trying out the empanadas and the spice store for fun. read more

Oxbow Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Napa, California

This market is on the smaller side, but the shops inside make it worth a visit. One of my favorites was The Olive Press, an olive oil and balsamic store. They press their own locally grown olives once a year and offer a huge variety of oils and vinegars. I loved that they had self-serve samples so you can taste before buying. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and they sell everything from small bottles to gift sets--even by the ounce, which makes for great souvenirs. Another highlight was the Cheese and Wine Merchant in the corner. They carry all kinds of cheeses, and I tried a triple cream Brie for the first time--rich, creamy, and indulgent since it's 75% butter fat. Perfect with some fresh bread from the market. The market also has practical amenities like restrooms outside the building, a water fountain, and a central dining area with stalls arranged around the perimeter. At the front, there's a small produce market, and we also tried Sumo Dog, a hot dog spot with unique and fun toppings. As expected, prices are higher than what you'd find outside, but the variety and quality make it a nice place to wander, sample, and enjoy a taste of Napa. read more

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I love the Oxbow Public Market ~ conveniently located in downtown Napa, I also love the convenience of parking here too. There is a special lot. So really, it's a win/win all around! The Oxbow offers a great array of elevated restaurant vendors ~ a few favorites include Gott's, Model Bakery, and Kara's Cupcakes. There is truly something for everyone here, and even if you're not coming to the Oxbow for yourself, this is equally a great spot to grab a gift. Napa Bookmine for books/cards/knick knacks and the Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant are great gifting-driven spots. Other vendors include a pizza spot called Live Fire Pizza, Moroccan street food from Moro, sips from Bar Lucia and Fieldwork, and fun new(er) spots like Sumo Dog and Loveski. I can't wait to come back already and try the signature style hot dogs including the Miso Katsu Dog, Bacon Banh Mi, and even the Loco Moco Dog..how cool! On this trip I grabbed a Matzoh Ball Soup from Loveski (so comforting) and a few cupcakes for dine-in at Kara's Cupcakes (big fans of the Vanilla Coconut). From poki bowls to empanadas, there's so many other unique options. Fun to check out a few spots + split with your crew, friendly staff at each locale, and I would say fair pricing for the area. Special shoutout to Ritual Coffee for the glass of milk for our kiddo :) read more

Been here multiple times over the years but unfortunately when we happen to come at 9 am many of the shops were not open yet. Pictured are some of the lovely vegetables that were nicely displayed for sale. read more

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The Oxbow is a staple here in Napa. It's a must visit if you're looking for something to grab for your stay. If you like oysters, check out Hog Island. They also have fresh cheese and meats at different stand. You can do wine tasting as well. They offer different types of foods, including smoothies, coffee and sweet treats. Must check it out. read more

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Are you hungry but not sure what you are hungry for? Oxbow is probably the place for you. With a good selection of dining and a few shops to check out, this small market should be on your list of places to visit while in Napa. I hit Oxbow up between lunch and dinner for a quick snack. I don't know how busy things get during peak hours, but off hours there were not major waits for a few seats at even their most popular dining bars. They layout is convenient to navigate and they have a parking lot should you be driving. It is only a short walk from the busy park of main street Napa. Check them out! read more

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Quality/Quantity - We have been unlucky on our last few visits. We got here too late when most businesses were closed... 21+ businesses; see website for specifics. 40k square feet. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Small parking lot, but now there is a new parking lot/overflow lot, approximately a block away. Open 7 days a week till 9pm. But really, the majority of the businesses are closed before then. Service - N/A. Again, on this trip, most/all businesses were closed. Price - N/A. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2007. We have been regular customers since then. read more

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I have been here a few times and enjoyed my time here every time. The ambiance here is great. So many great eateries to choose from and cute shops to shop from. You will find a pizza place, sandwiches, seafood, coffee and juice spots, a bar and more. The spice shop is one of my favorites and the distillery. You can easily spend an hour or two here trying new things. Great location as well. Downtown Napa Friendly vendors and reasonable prices. read more

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What a fun place to explore in Downtown Napa! Lunchtime is the perfect time to explore everything the market has to offer. They have a variety of food places, drink spots, baked goods, and grocer items for purchase to truly accommodate any craving. The market itself is well organized, very clean, and had a good amount of parking. My husband and I visited to enjoy a small bite to eat between spots. I got a Meatball small plate and he a Sumo Dog. We loved that there were classic offerings as well as unique items we had never seen before. We ended our visit with some cupcakes that were the perfect cherry on top of a small lunch meal. read more

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This is a really cute place to come for lunch in Napa. There's a parking lot but it can be quite full, especially on the weekends. But we were able to find a spot with the amount of people coming in and out. There's so many different cuisine options here including Asian, Mexican, Morrocon, Italian, etc. there's also a small area where you can buy some groceries/vegetables/etc that is quite expensive and small. read more

I brought some relatives visiting from out of the country Napa Valley. One of the first places I thought of was to check out the Oxbow Public Market at there is a nice selection of restaurants to eat at, olive oil/vinegar tasting and little shops to check out. It is located right next to Gott's in downtown Napa by the river. The bad thing about coming here is on a Saturday afternoon around 12:30pm is that it is very difficult to find parking in both the public parking lot right next to the Oxbow and across the street! If you are in the area and can find parking, it's worth a visit. read more

What's not to love about the Oxbow Public Market?! There is everything you possibly want inside the public market! Fresh fruits, and vegetables to olive oil to bake good or even fresh oysters! A little bit of everything for everyone! It's a collection of little shops inside this large building. I've sat down and had seafood and oysters, and also picked up olive oil. It can be busy at times especially on the weekends. Great shops and selections, you'll have to check it out. read more

Oxbow Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Napa, California

This was a fun little public market. Expect markups because it's Napa. It's much smaller than the one we visited in Vancouver, Ca but still very fun. We had lunch at the Hog Oyster. Just know that you're not allowed to bring in outside foods. We didn't know that and a few of our family members already bought foods . They were gracious enough to allow the food to be put on our plates for consumption as long as the cartons weren't on display on the table. They had kiosks selling cheese and jams. What they didn't have was what I loved in the Vancouver public market, pate kiosk. Oh, I am still thinking out the pate there. read more

Great variety of foods and seating. We loved browsing the market and book store before sitting to eat. Would come back for a drink! read more

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It is the best place to try different foods under the same roof. Parking is a bit tough as it is small. This is next to CIA NAPA, remember to visit that as well as it is open to the public as well. I tried Pizza, and it was good. The fries are on the spot with truffle sauce. They also have an ice cream store on the outside but I saw many people buying their ice cream. There was a huge line for the seafood restaurant. I also bought spices from the spice place, they offer to smell them from the lid and can try a sample before buying. I ended up with Salmon rub and napa special pasta blend. There are restrooms on-site, clean and no wait line. Overall, perfect spot for a group to try different items and roam around. read more

Me and my wife came across this place while in DT Napa. We had some time to kill before catching the Napa Valley Wine Train, so we stopped in here. It's similar to a market we have back in Atlanta called Ponce City Market. Here at Oxbow, they had quite a few restaurants and some shops. They even had a little marketplace where you could buy some fruits and vegetables. They even had a little shop where you could buy spices, which I thought was pretty cool! We had some wine while visiting, which was nice. It was at the place near the oyster place (Hog Island) towards the back of the market. All of the staff here was very friendly too. It was a nice market, no doubt about it! I would come back, if I ever found myself in DT Napa again. read more

Oxbow Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Napa, California

First time in Napa and this place did not disappoint. With all the different vendors in one spot, it's perfect to try all these great places at once. Breakfast? Coffee? Charcuterie? Oysters? Drinks? This place has got it all. It's a super cool space with tons of outdoor seating. read more

Always excited to come here. So many selection and choices. Just a perfect place for my family weekend go to. Amazing food. A little bit pricey but worth spending for and enjoy. Service is fair as expected in a fast phase setting (can't complain). Enjoyed everything, specially Hog Island's food. Clam chowder's umami... (sweetheart's fav.", well seasoned grilled asparagus, juicy fried oysters and even simple garlic fries. Sumo dog and fries good. Pizza was nice, a little toasty but still enjoyable. Salad was fresh and flavor was good (new to me). A bit crowded but feels like " I want to be part of it". Amazing experience. Will always make it a point to come here every time we're around the area. Worth stopping by and will definitely come back. read more

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A very lively spot with a wide variety of dining options. Parking can get crowded during the daytime, so it's better to try to get there a little bit before lunch time. There are lots of vendors and restaurants that share the space. There are enough places so you could find something for everyone in there. There are very limited tables so if you're not dining at a restaurant that has their own seating, it may be difficult to find a spot. read more

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Oxbow Public Market is a great market near CIA at Copia. Nice to explore the cafes, bakeries and shops filled with local olive oil, cheese and produce. Hudson Greens & Goods is a locally owned grocery store. Their locally sourced fruits and veggies were so beautiful. The flavored olive oils at the Olive Press are so delicious. Craving a Jew-ish deli, check out Loveski for sourdough bagels and smoked meats. Love to read? Check out the Naa Bookmine. Their tea towels are so cute. People I want to meet. Just gonna set that dirty dish in the sink and call it a day, huh?? So funny. Great for a quick stop at the market. Free parking is available. We did not walk around outside, due to the temperatures that soared up to 104 F during our October visit. Would be nice to sit on the outdoor patio when the weather is a bit cooler. Thanks to my Yelp friend May in Sacramento who recommended this cute market in Napa. read more

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Oxbow is a fun little market with multiple stalls/stores/vendors and dining options. They have ample parking and a good amount of bike rack parking. It feels a little chaotic inside, as there's not a lot of room to move between the stalls, so I'm glad we were there on a day that wasn't too busy. read more

This is the first time I've ever found a open spot at the Oxbow Public market parking lot. I rejoiced at the proximity until after I came out of the market and found out parking is limited to half an hour at a time. This, combined with the exquisitely compact spacing made this lot highly undesirable. But that wasn't all, the additional sign said, overflow parking was available along with shuttle service. Well, bah humbug! That sounds even less desirable. And where is the sign that tells me the address of overflow parking AND the shuttle schedule? The vegetable stand in the Oxbow Public market isn't your regular go to vegetable stand. They have some pretty exotic veg, and they have some pretty rarified prices. There have been times when I thought the prices at the farmers market seemed a tad high. This market straightened that out right away. The absolute best use of this market has been trying out new vegetable varieties, (at great expense), before planting them in your backyard. So in the quest for exotic new varieties to try out, I showed up. The most plantable stuff available at this time were the squashes and I hate squashes. So I left empty-handed. The rest of the Oxbow Public market was really fun. that was partly because I had zero plans to buy any of it. Without the sticker shock window shopping is lots of fun and there are some pretty unusual offerings in the market. There was some kind of hard liquor bar where you could sniff (?) sample bottles before purchase. There was a spice stand, where you could once again sniff before purchase. There were lots of eateries, and I was especially intrigued by the Jewish deli however, prices were even higher than Katz's. So unless I hear their pastrami blows away, Katzs I think I'll try something else. The bagels sounded exciting but generally I have to ration myself to a quarter of a bagel at a time which sucks all the fun out. Where are my pickles anyway? All in all I'm glad I didn't stick around to shop because who knows what happens if they enforce that 1/2 hour time limit. read more

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Oxbow Public Market is one of my favorite spots in Napa -- tons of great food options, a fun atmosphere, and a really nice mix of local vendors. You can grab everything from coffee and oysters to tacos, pizza, and bakery treats, so it's perfect whether you're snacking or having a full meal. It does get busy and parking can be a bit tough, but once you're inside, the energy is great and the food is always high quality. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area. My favorite spot to eat is Hog Island Oyster Co. read more

An interesting, European-style indoor marketplace. Many varied vendors - food, groceries, alcohol., and others. A bit of California price shock for this Oregonian but interesting nonetheless. Always intrigued to find alcohol tasting in a venue like this (not allowed in Oregon). Glad we came, maybe we'll revisit if we're back in the area. read more

Cool little indoor food and grocery bazaar just in the other side of the Napa river walk. You'd mainly come for a bite to eat but a couple stores sell trinkets and goods. There's a mini-grocery store and the Olive Press olive oil and balsamic vinegar store. Pizza, cupcakes, gourmet hot dogs, coffee, deli, and an oyster bar. Lots of choices. read more

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THE BATHROOM ARE LACKING. There's even a stall in the women's restroom without a toilet paper dispenser. Like what. How nasty is that. How many times did that roll fall on the floor. To come to a "high end" market to get grossed out by the bathroom makes me never want to come back. I wish there was another bathroom to choose from, but it seems there is only one for the main area. Which makes the line always long. Another minus. The shops might be good. But the bathrooms are lacking. read more

My friend from Argentina recommended this spot Some of the best empanadas on this side of the bridge read more

Oxbow Public Market - Public Markets Near Me - Napa, California

Lots of choices for every sort of taste bud out there! We actually just wanted to see it since so many had suggested but had recently ate so wasn't hungry. We arrived later in the day so a good many of the places were closed but was still very active anyway! Next time we plan to try it for sure! read more

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